I built and sailed a Secret 20 a decade or more ago. She’s a lovely boat but I soon found that she’s not a great choice for someone who mostly sails solo (surprise, surprise, my fault not the boats!). I found the biggest challenge was finding somewhere to launch a fixed keel boat and setting her up to go sailing is quite a task for one. As to Derek’s challenge I’m sure the Secret 20 holds her own against many a contender, John Welsford’s Penguin might do well.
I built and sailed a Secret 20 a decade or more ago. She’s a lovely boat but I soon found that she’s not a great choice for someone who mostly sails solo (surprise, surprise, my fault not the boats!). I found the biggest challenge was finding somewhere to launch a fixed keel boat and setting her up to go sailing is quite a task for one. As to Derek’s challenge I’m sure the Secret 20 holds her own against many a contender, John Welsford’s Penguin might do well.